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Protect what matters. Be battery safe.

Keep your community and property safe by learning how to properly care for, charge, store and recycle batteries.

How are batteries recycled?

What happens after you drop off your used batteries for recycling?

Learn how batteries are recycled, from collection to processing and material recovery.

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BC E-Transport Recycling

In British Columbia, we offer a simple and safe way to ensure your entire e-bike is recycled responsibly when it reaches the end of its life.

 

 

NEW! Recycle Your Battery-Powered Products (Quebec Only)

Quebec residents can now recycle a wide range of battery-powered products, such as toothbrushes, tools, toys, e-transport devices and more! Learn more about accepted products, then safely recycle them at participating locations across Quebec.

 

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Keep Batteries out of the Trash and Recycling Bins

Batteries should NEVER be placed in the trash or regular recycling bins, as they can become damaged and cause fires at waste processing facilities.

 

 

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Collect, protect, and drop off your batteries every 3 months

The how, what, why and where of household battery recycling.

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Learn about Battery Recycling with Smarty and Boxer

Meet Smarty the Smart Container and his sidekick, Boxer the battery collection box!  

 

 

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The environmental impact of recycling used batteries

Positive change that goes a long way.

Our Impact in Canada

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Batteries collected in 2025

8,000,000 kg

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Batteries collected since 1997

60,000,000 kg

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Participating drop-off locations

15,000

Environmental Impact

Our Partners

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What batteries can be recycled?

Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! manages the collection and recycling of single-use and rechargeable dry-cell household batteries (weighing up to 5 kg each).

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Damaged, defective, and recalled batteries (DDR)

What to do with damaged or defective batteries.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Recycling News

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Going Camping? Leave No Trace Behind.

There’s nothing like escaping into the great outdoors. Whether you are planning a camping trip, a day in the woods, or a night under the stars, getting outside is a great way to unplug and recharge. But before you zip up your ...
Recycle Your Batteries, New Brunswick!

Recycle Your Batteries, New Brunswick!

Hey, New Brunswick! It’s time to Collect, Protect, and Drop Off your used batteries! The Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program, powered by Call2Recycle, is being launched across New Brunswick, offering you access to a growing network of convenient battery drop-off locations at leading retailers, municipal ...
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